Watching another person play a guitar can be quite envious, especially if that person plays well. By watching him change from one chord to another and mixing up some strumming and plucking, you will think that playing a guitar is very easy, but its not. These are not words of discouragement, but a challenge for all those who want to try and learn the rudiments of guitar playing.
Of course, like any other first time attempts, there are certain pros and cons accompanying your struggle to become a musician. These pros and cons are only guides and learning how to play a guitar solely depends on the patience and practice.
On the Do’s list, one must secure the following items to begin learning how to play a guitar; a guitar, a chord chart, strumming guide, an instructional video, or a friend who has knowledge on how to play. The instructional video and the learning partner are optional, but it can help you speed up the learning process. Taking private guitar lessons is the fastest way to learn but also the most expensive.
Another on the Do’s list, one must not rush into learning quickly. The memorization of all the major and minor chords is sufficient. There are only 7 major and 7 minor chords, so you won’t have a hard time memorizing it.
Now we go to the don’ts list. The don’ts list starts with the proper guitar to begin learning. There are two types of guitars according to the strings used, first is the steel strings, and the second one is a guitar with nylon strings. Do not start with steel strings since beginners have generally softer and stiffer fingers than those who actually play the guitar. If you start with steel strings, you will end up with aching fingers. Thus, nylon strings are very much recommended.
The succeeding advise on the don’ts list are only words of wisdom such as, don’t get frustrated when you can’t easily learn the chords, don’t be angry if you can’t put your finger properly as stated in the chord chart, and finally, don’t smash the guitar when you get irritated.
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